- Person Centered Therapy - Humanistic approach
- Restoration Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Play Therapy
- CBT
- DBT
- IPNB
- EFT
- Trauma Informed Care
- Integrating theories that best work for the client(s)
Ashley Swank-Goldstein
Oregon City
Summary
Skilled in cognitive behavioral management and fostering strong relationships, I enhanced student success and emotional regulation at Providence. Leveraging organizational skills and multi-cultural counseling, I consistently improved client outcomes. My collaborative approach and problem-solving abilities supported team efforts in educational and therapeutic settings, achieving significant advancements in client advocacy and goal setting.
Experienced with therapeutic interventions and client support. Utilizes active listening and empathy to build rapport and trust. Knowledge of diverse therapeutic techniques and their practical application.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Librarian
North Clackamas Christian School
08.2024 - Current
- Get to know many students who come into the library for class and book needs. Remember their names and foster a relationship with each student so they feel known.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Classified and coded different types of materials according to library policies and organizational standards.
- Joined forces with teachers and administrators to support curriculum content, learning outcomes and student information needs.
- Teach library lessons and activities to all elementary classes.
Educational Assistant
North Clackamas Christian School
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Teacher (Youth Work Development)
AntFarm Youth Services Summer Program
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and building rapport with students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs - All students had IEP's and or 504's. This required flexibility and meeting the many different needs of students.
Functional Therapeutic Educational Assistant
Heron Creek Therapeutic Program
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
Mental Health Specialist
Child and Adolescent Psych Unit Providence
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for improved social skills development and emotional regulation in patients.
- Communicated with clients to develop social and psychiatric observations.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health services and support for patients.
- Maintained detailed records of clinical interventions, progress notes, treatment plans, and other documentation required for regulatory compliance.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Provided compassionate support during times of crisis or acute distress while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards.
- Trained new staff members on facility policies, procedures, best practices in mental health care delivery, ensuring consistent service standards across the team.
- Developed rapport with diverse patient populations, fostering trust and open communication during therapy sessions.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Ensured safety of patients through close observation during high-risk situations such as suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Resource Coordinator at Nonprofit
Love in the Name of Christ
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders across various departments, fostering collaboration and smooth cooperation on projects.
- Maintained detailed records of all allocated resources, facilitating accurate reporting and forecasting for future projects.
- Built and maintained relationships with clients and their families.
- Managed and trained volunteers regarding intake forms, communication with clients, and upholding client confidentiality.
- Being up to date with county resources to help low income families.
- Build and have relationships with county resources.
- Taught parenting classes with LCP for parents working towards reunification with their children. - Curriculum was through Circle of Security.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social And Behavioral Studies
George Fox University
Newberg, OR12-2017
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Building rapport
- Multi-cultural counseling
- Client advocacy
- Client goal setting
- Suicide prevention
- Group counseling
- Therapeutic assessment
- Cognitive behavioral management
Certification
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- CPR/AED Certification
Interests
Timeline
Librarian
North Clackamas Christian School
08.2024 - Current
Teacher (Youth Work Development)
AntFarm Youth Services Summer Program
06.2024 - 08.2024
Educational Assistant
North Clackamas Christian School
08.2023 - Current
Functional Therapeutic Educational Assistant
Heron Creek Therapeutic Program
06.2021 - 06.2023
Mental Health Specialist
Child and Adolescent Psych Unit Providence
03.2020 - 06.2021
Resource Coordinator at Nonprofit
Love in the Name of Christ
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- CPR/AED Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Social And Behavioral Studies
George Fox University
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